Notts County web chat with Leigh Curtis

With just a few days before the transfer window closes, will Notts County be involved in any deadline day activity?

Will Notts pursue a striker before the window shuts? Or are they quite happy to go with the squad they've got until January?

Either way, our man Leigh Curtis will be online to take your questions from noon.

Join him here and ask your question in the box below.

13:03

And that's your lot folks....

Thank you to everybody who posed their questions. Have a great week. And I’ll see you at Vale on Saturday.

Cheers,

Leigh

13:03

Opinion from Gordon: It is slightly worrying that you say Nolan is happy with the current squad. We need at least one more striker, if not two as Stead looked dead on his feet the other night and his first touch is woeful. We are also still conceding 2 goals a game (Chesterfield apart but I am told they were very poor) and need to shore up the defence.

12:54

Question from Josh: I've heard Pierce Bird and Sam Osbourne where at the dunkirk game yesterday, is there any news that they will be signing for them on loan? Also do you think any other players may move out on loan like Callum saunders and Elliot Hodge? I think a loan to the Natuonal legaue would largely boost them!

Hi Josh,

It wouldn’t surprise me at all to see some of those players you mentioned go out on loan. I think Osborne and Bird would need to go higher than Dunkirk if they are going to get game time elsewhere as I think they are better than that. Saunders and Hodge would be good signings for a National League clubs as that’s a tough league. So I agree with you on that!

12:42

Question from Sue: Hi Leigh, tell KN to sign Lewis Walters on loan from Forest please. And to have a look at Lewis Mcgugan’s situation, he needs football!

Hi Sue,

I will pass the message on. Are you McGugan’s agent?! But in all seriousness, there are still a lot of players looking for clubs, but their demands have to be reasonable.

12:40

Question from Paige: Hi Leigh, what's the latest with Tyler Walker and George Hirst?

Hi Paige,

Hirst won’t happen unless Sheffield Wednesday drop their demand of the loan club paying 100 per cent of the wages. And Walker now looks unlikely given his performance against Newcastle. But never say never!

12:39

Queston from King kev: are we likely to add to our strikeforce by thursday. if not im going be underwhelmed especially as mansfield are signing the likes off hemmings

Hi King Kev,

If the right player becomes available then, yes.

12:38

Question from Jimmy: What's your view on notts defensively? Conceding 2 in both games and seemingly struggling to see them he's Acrington game out - do notts need to strengthen here?

Hi Jimmy,

There’s only been one clean sheet this season which was against Chesterfield, but if you look at the rest of the division, Notts’ goals against column isn’t the worst. Luton have conceded five, Notts have conceded seven. There are some very good attacking players at this level, a lot higher than previous years. That’s probably a result of better players filtering down the division. Coventry have conceded fewer goals, but are below Notts in the table. I think Duffy has been outstanding so far this season. I’m not worried put it that way. I think when you are 2-0 up, ala Accrington, then it doesn’t become about defending, it becomes about game management. Seeing the game out, doing the right things and taking the sting out of the opposition. And that’s collective team effort, not just the defence.

12:32

Question from Goose Pie: How long do you think it will take for Notts to get a regular 7.5k attendance of just Notts fans? And will we ever break 10k?

Hi Goose Pie,

I thought 6,000 on Friday night was a good effort given the opposition they were playing. Winning teams put bums on seats. Forget about the quality of football, if you’re doing well and winning and you’re at the top of the league, then fans will want to watch regardless. If Notts keep this unbeaten run going, then I don’t think it will be long before 7.5k becomes achievable.

12:26

Question from Nige: I know it's a well known phase if you don't take you're chances you often get punished & that couldn't of been more accurate with Notts Friday.. We had so many chances to put them away but didn't have that killer finish.. Do you know if we will do any more business before Thur's deadline? And I haven't see the highlights since but Richard Duffy was absolutely bellowing at Nolan to make a change at RB before they scored, after Tootle got sent off. and ended up putting Elliott back there who isn't a defender & didn't get Hunt on in time? It could to me of been avoided, but pleased to get a point from a very hard working Accrington side who I think will be up there this season.

Hi Nige,

Accrington are a good team, but there will be a huge disappointment that they didn’t see the game out having led 2-0. They also led 2-0 at Wycombe before being pegged back so that will have annoyed Nolan. But at least it keeps the run going. Four games unbeaten is nothing to be sniffed at and it will keep confidence high. Accrington have a very good manager in John Coleman who knows the league inside out. As for the deadline, Notts will do some business if the right player becomes available otherwise, Nolan will be happy to keep this squad until January.

12:22

Question from Gordon: Another week but the same question. Are we signing a striker?

Hi Gordon,

The club have been looking and I know they held an interest in Tyler Walker, but any hope of that happening looks dead in the water. I know they’ve been offered several players, but I don’t think they will make a signing for the sake of it. There would be little point in that respect, but if a striker comes along who is a little bit special and is at at Champ or PL club, I think something will happen, yes.

12:20

Question from Aaron: Surely Curtis Thompson deserves a look in. When he's played he's looked decent, just needs a chance and some confidence in him

Hi Aaron,

For Curtis Thompson to be considered for a first-team place, then he would have to dislodge either Ryan Yates or Elliott Hewitt. And if not Hewitt then the likelihood is that Milsom will step in. I just don’t see, at the minute, how Thompson forces himself into the starting 11. Given how well Yates is playing, there only seems to be one spot up for grabs that he could fill.

12:17

Question from Andy@ Hiya Leigh. I have a concern regards the lack of competitive match action for the twenty plus players in the squad who aren't getting a game of a Saturday. It's not a new problem by any means but just feel that training and a limited amount of friendlies aren't sufficient for what is now a top heavy squad once again. With hopefully one or two further additions this week do you expect a number to be loaned out also?

Hi Andy,

I wouldn’t be surprised to see some of the young players go out on loan to get some much-needed experience whether it be for a month, six months or for the season. The likes of Saunders, Bird and Searson appear to be prime candidates as those players who would benefit getting games under their belt and help their development. I think they are the most likely to go. A lot of it will also depend on the players themselves. I look at Curtis Thompson who hasn’t had much game time? Would he be a good candidate to send out on loan?

12:14

Question from Aaron: Can we expect any signings or outgoings? Personally think we need another striker to push the current 3

Hi Aaron,

Funnily enough, I have just been having this discussion on the Banks of the Trent podcast. I wasn’t at the game on Friday, but sounds like Notts created a lot of chances, but couldn’t put them away. Personally, I think they are a striker short of being a truly formidable team. Ideally, it would be great if they could get a player in who encompasses traits of Forte, Stead and Ameobi. Tyler Walker would have been that player, but it’s hard to see that deal happening now. If Notts are going to do a deal, it needs to be a player that will improve the team rather than a squad filler.

12:11

Hello.....

Sorry a bit late starting, just finished the Banks of the Trent podcast. Standby.